Expect to hear from Gov. Chris Christie soon about whether he plans to run for higher office. Christie said on Fox News that he plans on making a decision “next month.” This timeline is similar to what he has been saying for a few months but narrows down the time frame to hear from Christie.…
A federal award of almost $16 million is going towards Sandy relief grants in the area. Ocean City is among the communities who are getting a significant award. The money is going towards funding the Ocean City North Pump Station Project. Those improvements will help the existing drainage system located between 1st and 8th Sts.,…
An aggravated assault took place over the holiday weekend in Avalon. Police responded to the report of an armed robbery on the 100 block of 24th St. The female victims said the two men walked past them and then came up from behind them and produced a knife. The man took money from the victims…
The call to increase beach replenishment funding to $50 million is being supported by an online petition sponsored by the Jersey Shore Partnership. The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce supports this initiative and asks that all Cape May County residents and businesses sign this petition by visiting capemaycountychamber.com. Beach replenishment funding in the amount…
A local woman will be facing death by auto charges. A Cape May County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Mihaela Reilly, 25 of Cambridge Drive, Seaville. The State alleges that on July 21, 2014, defendant was using a hand-held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle on Route 9 in Upper Township when she…
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s office is investigating the report of a two month-old baby found in respiratory distress at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino on Memorial Day. Rescue crews were called to the casino at about 7:30 p.m. Monday night to find an infant who had been born prematurely and was eventually airlifted to Children’s Hospital…
Two local high school athletes reached career milestones on Tuesday in the final games of their seasons. Wildwood Catholic senior Kevin Laffey got his 100th career hit in his final baseball game at Absegami. Lower Cape May’s Carissa Scott got her 100th hit in a softball game against Bridgeton. Scott’s hit came in the third…
Middle Township Police were on the scene of an alleged shooting that took place at a home on the corner of Church Road and Seashore Road in Rio Grande Tuesday night. The 30 block of Church Road was barricaded for several hours after police responded to a 911 call at about 6:15 p.m. and found…
Wildwood High School did it again. The Warriors won on Tuesday and will advance to the South Jersey Group I Championship on Friday. Wildwood defeated Gateway 10-6. Wildwood was up 10 to 3 in the 7th inning but held on for the win after giving up a few runs. Among the highlights in the game…
Don’t expect to be visiting Revel Casino this summer. The owner of the casino, Glenn Straub, blamed delays with the power company from getting the casino up and running in time. The two sides can’t agree on how much the utility should be paid for its service and whether Revel should pay for building the…